Information Systems (Coursework) King Khalid University

Overview

The mission of the Information Systems (Coursework) program at King Khalid University is to provide high-quality advanced education through the combination of theory, practices, and real-world experience, contribute to innovative research related to information systems, and engage itself in serving the community.

Program Objectives

• Provide R&D leadership in the field of computer information systems.

• Demonstrate effective communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills to advance professional and organizational goals.

• Continue education and research to propose innovative solutions for the betterment of society and advancement of the information systems discipline.

• Pursue lifelong learning with the motivation to deal with contemporary social and technological issues.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Knowledge and understanding Domain.

• Recall the concepts related to major information systems areas including data science, computer networks, and cyber security.
• Analyze technical aspects of information systems projects and apply appropriate strategies to meet stakeholders’ needs.

• Reflect and appreciate the scope of global health informatics

Skills Domain

• Appraise emerging technologies and recognize the need for and an ability to engage in continued professional development.
• Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills to translate technical information to align computer information systems and tools with stakeholders’ goals.
• Plan, design, and implement information systems solutions for real-world problems pertaining to various application domains using modern techniques.
• Identify, formulate, and develop solutions for information system problems.
• Apply data science as a multifaceted discipline of critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Apply advanced mathematics cryptographic algorithms and specialized information security defense technologies to protect computer systems.

• Formulate an enterprise architecture development strategy and lead its implementation.

Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility:

• Demonstrate ethical conduct appropriate social and behavioral skills and professional responsibility
• Engage in research practices and innovative ideas for the advancement of information systems discipline in quest of having a positive impact on societies.

• Work collaboratively and lead multidisciplinary teams to perform a wide range of tasks for society.